MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT-Nasdaq): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $48.00 on Sep 27, 2001 prices rallied, reaching a high of $58.65 on Oct 8, 2001. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $53.00 on Oct 10, 2001. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 10/15/01 at $58.06. Technicals: MACD Index (MACD): A Buy Alert! was given on Oct 1, 2001 when the solid line crossed the dotted line to the upside. Support: Remains at $55.00. Resistance: Is at $59.66. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Oct 15, 2001. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $57.00. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT-Nasdaq) @ $58.63 Stop: Use a protective stop of $55.88. MICROSOFT CORP is currently trading @ $58.06 plus $1.68 on Oct 1, 2001. Price Objective: $74.00. Risk/Reward: $2.75 VS. $18.13. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 6:1